Dessert recipes
I find that this lemon tart starts out zesty but can turn tangy after 24 hours. So it's best to make it on the day you intend to serve it. Serves 12 Prep time 30 mins + 30 mins chill time Cook time 15 mins blind bake + 20 mins Ingredients For the shortcrust pastry: 260g … Continue reading Zesty lemon and plum tart (258 calories per serve)
This dark chocolate cake is truly perfect! The first time I had this cake was from a lovely lady named Liz at my previous workplace. She would make this beautiful cake every few months and it was widely appreciated by all her colleagues. So it was like a dream come true when she shared her … Continue reading Decadent dark chocolate cake
Today feels like summer - it's 34 degrees. This weather reminds me of days in Myanmar and Cambodia. In Myanmar, my mum would make me an avocado smoothie. In Cambodia, my mum would buy a few coconuts from the street vendor and mix it with some sugar and ice. Being in neither country at the … Continue reading Avocado and coconut smoothie (140 calories per serve)
My fiancé and I went on a 3-day spa getaway to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. We also managed to squeeze in degustation meals at the Lakehouse and the Argus Dining Room. We enjoyed both restaurants but preferred the Argus because of its genuine focus on the taste of the food. The Lakehouse was certainly more sophisticated and … Continue reading Marmalade beer cocktail (147 calories per serve)
My brother bought some lamb racks from Queen Victoria Market - 2 for $10. They always have great quality meats and for much cheaper than the supermarket. So I made Moroccan lamb racks and spiced couscous salad (replacing the raisins with lentils because my brother doesn't like raisins). It's one of his favourite dishes and … Continue reading Super easy butter cupcakes (235 calories per serve)
I love no-bake cheesecakes. I prefer their taste and they are also easier to make. You can also turn it into a lemon 'ice cream' cheesecake if you freeze it. This one uses low fat ingredients so it's pretty light for a cheesecake. On the plus side, I also used up the last of my … Continue reading Lemon Cheesecake
This is a low sugar (and somewhat less yummy) version of the Nutty Carrot Cake that I made earlier. This cake has noticeably less sweetness and less calories as the first one. This one is compatible for people watching their sugar intake, like my mum. Serves 12 (mini loaves) Prep 20 mins + up to … Continue reading Low sugar carrot cake (170 calories per serve)
My mum needs to regulate her sugar intake and as a result, she hasn't had cake for a long time. I thought it wasn't fair she couldn't have cake so I found this recipe (varied a little bit) from Equal's sweetener recipes. This is a low-sugar (and lowish calorie) torte for her because instead of … Continue reading Low-sugar bittersweet chocolate torte (257 calories per serve)
Red bean buns are one of my favourite comfort foods because of the soft bun texture and the red bean sweetness. I love Asian bread and steamed bread tends to have an outer skin layer that you can peel off and nibble on. To make the red bean bun "explode", roll the dough thin enough so … Continue reading Red bean buns
